jesujuwonlo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rebecka2023's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nnannanna's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The short stories tell a colorful story of people struggling and living in a new culture. Being an immigrant in the Netherlands myself, a lot of them are relatable and funny, but also sad and heartbreaking. Every story worked individually, but it was also nice to follow the same people through the book. Great read, would recommend.
booksandbulletjournaling's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lafienfleurdeslivres's review against another edition
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
yuvashreep's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a quick and emotional read. It felt like I obtained a superpower and was allowed a quick glimpse at the lives of strangers I saw on the streets, where all the strangers were Nigerian immigrants in Belgium.
auudrey's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
diamondhope's review against another edition
5.0
Chika Unigwe never disappoints! She gives you characters that you fall in love with and then leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat wondering how on earth a story can end the way it does. Phew! Great read.
kofoworola's review against another edition
4.0
I had been looking forward to reading this book for a while, and it did not disappoint. The book tells stories of various people (couples), their struggles and unhappiness in their lives.
It explored why people will continue to stay in situations that no longer serve them, which was quite sad.
A part of me hoped that the people in these stories, Agu and Prosperous in particular, would find their way back to what made them happy, but that didn't happen.
In a way, it makes sense. Life isn't a bed of roses.
I thoroughly enjoyed this.
It explored why people will continue to stay in situations that no longer serve them, which was quite sad.
A part of me hoped that the people in these stories, Agu and Prosperous in particular, would find their way back to what made them happy, but that didn't happen.
In a way, it makes sense. Life isn't a bed of roses.
I thoroughly enjoyed this.